@El Loro posted:

Channel 4 found in breach of the provision of subtitling for weeks last year by Ofcom:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-61863696
The fire at a broadcasting centre had affected other broadcasters including the BBC and Channel 5 but they got back to subtitling much faster than Channel 4. For instance Channel 5 had a back up system. You may have noticed on Channel 5 that for some weeks there was a small black square at the top right corner of the screen - that signified that it was the back up system running.
Ofcom's lengthy report on this:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__dat...itling-channel-4.pdf

Ofcom sets requirements as to which channels have provide subtitling and what proportion of programmes which they are increasing each year:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__dat...of-Channels-2022.pdf
The Talking Pictures tv channel isn't required to as it's a small channel and to have to provide subtitling on all programmes would be prohibitively expensive given that much of its output is old films and tv programmes. They do provide subtitles on quite a substantial proportion though.

I get the gist of what is being said and agree the need for tv programmes to be all inclusive.
Without reading through it all, maybe you can enlighten me as to whether the subtitles will be optional?

@slimfern posted:

Blimey! just a few then

Yes, I did a rough calculation rather than actually go to the Sun with that number of cricket balls

@El Loro posted:

Yes, I did a rough calculation rather than actually go to the Sun with that number of cricket balls

Would take a few trips I would imagine

@slimfern posted:

I get the gist of what is being said and agree the need for tv programmes to be all inclusive.
Without reading through it all, maybe you can enlighten me as to whether the subtitles will be optional?

For the mainstream channels subtitling is mandatory on virtually all programmes. That includes live programmes hence a delay.
BBC may be more advanced that other broadcasters, You'll find that much of what is on iplayer can be seen with subtitles. That includes old films and old programmes made many years ago. That would be why there aren't lots of RKO films on iplayer as the BBC would need to add subtitles first.

BBC has guidelines about subtitles but they are for those doing the work rather than the general public so they are technical and very long.
Main colour used on BBC subtitles is white (on black). Other colours used are yellow, cyan and green. They try to do it so that in one scene the same person has the same colour to avoid confusion.
Recently I saw subtitles in pink as well, but that's not often used.

@slimfern posted:

Would take a few trips I would imagine

@El Loro posted:

For the mainstream channels subtitling is mandatory on virtually all programmes. That includes live programmes hence a delay.
BBC may be more advanced that other broadcasters, You'll find that much of what is on iplayer can be seen with subtitles. That includes old films and old programmes made many years ago. That would be why there aren't lots of RKO films on iplayer as the BBC would need to add subtitles first.

BBC has guidelines about subtitles but they are for those doing the work rather than the general public so they are technical and very long.
Main colour used on BBC subtitles is white (on black). Other colours used are yellow, cyan and green. They try to do it so that in one scene the same person has the same colour to avoid confusion.
Recently I saw subtitles in pink as well, but that's not often used.

Will those of us that don't want subtitles be able to turn them off?

@slimfern posted:

Will those of us that don't want subtitles be able to turn them off?

Subtitles have been around for years though their use is higher than in the past. Televisions, recorders etc have a function to turn subtitles on and off. Different manufacturers have different ways of doing this so it's a case of having a look at the manual for the device to see how to do it, some will have a STTL button on the remote controller, some other ways.

night EL slim moonsieee

Night night, sleep well, sweet dreams Buddies

Good morning everyone

Sunny and quite warm here today.

My broadband speed is very slow at present, hopefully it will get back to normal soon.

I hope everyone has a good day

Broadband speed closer to normal now

Received in the post a 5 page booklet from someone promoting marketing to accountants.
Normal price for their marketing tools £1,500.
Special offer for the first 75 accountants to sign up on the website 2 x £47 plus VAT.
It's from someone who has been promoting his marketing for some years.

I'm not looking to take on any new clients so I'm not going to bother looking at the website.

I noted that it was sent second class rather than first class which would mean that it would have taken longer to arrive

@El Loro posted:

Broadband speed closer to normal now

Have you been having problems El?

Just tested ours
Download - 99.91
Upload - 9.99
Happy with that

@El Loro posted:

Received in the post a 5 page booklet from someone promoting marketing to accountants.
Normal price for their marketing tools £1,500.
Special offer for the first 75 accountants to sign up on the website 2 x £47 plus VAT.
It's from someone who has been promoting his marketing for some years.

I'm not looking to take on any new clients so I'm not going to bother looking at the website.

I noted that it was sent second class rather than first class which would mean that it would have taken longer to arrive

That's £20 saved (based on just 75 customers)

I didn't realise a 1st class stamp is 95p ...came as a bit of a shock tbh

@slimfern posted:

Have you been having problems El?

Just tested ours
Download - 99.91
Upload - 9.99
Happy with that

I had been having problems but it seems back to normal now

Each page of the forum was taking several seconds to load, the Crowdstack site seemed to be not accessible as was one of the main broadband speed test sites.

@El Loro posted:

I had been having problems but it seems back to normal now

Each page of the forum was taking several seconds to load, the Crowdstack site seemed to be not accessible as was one of the main broadband speed test sites.

Well I'm glad ̶y̶o̶u̶'̶r̶e̶ yours is back to normal El  

@slimfern posted:

That's £20 saved (based on just 75 customers)

I didn't realise a 1st class stamp is 95p ...came as a bit of a shock tbh

Businesses which use franking machines do pay less - 84p rather than 95p but they have to pay for the cost of a franking machine so not an option for me.

@El Loro posted:

Businesses which use franking machines do pay less - 84p rather than 95p but they have to pay for the cost of a franking machine so not an option for me.

Yes..we used a franking machine in my last place of work.
Doing the mail for promotions (several hundred envelopes) could take hours to do sometimes

Just had a client ring me about a tax calculation he's just received in the post from HMRC saying he'd overpaid tax in a previous tax year and that they would be sending him a cheque.

I had a look on my HMRC agent's account for his self assessment tax - no sign of there being any tax having been overpaid.

I've asked him to let me have the calculation for me to have a look. I think HMRC have made a mistake and have told my client not to bank the cheque if he receives it.

I don't think this is a scam as they're aren't asking him to ring a number or go on some website but are sending him a cheque.

He mentioned something about the calculation showing just savings income with no mention of his self-employment income.
Generally his savings income is non existent. There was one year where he got a sizeable PPI compensation sum, that did include compensation interest which we declared on his tax return for that year - that interest had tax deducted from it.

HMRC go through taxpayers tax affairs and come up with their tax calculations. They are doing that exercise at present. That's done outside the self-assessment tax return system and typically covers those tax payers who are employed, receiving a pension or various state benefits.

I suspect I will discover that HMRC has done a false calculation just for the interest and have failed to realise that my client does tax returns.

So I'm going to have to waste my time trying to get this sorted out.

@El Loro posted:

Just had a client ring me about a tax calculation he's just received in the post from HMRC saying he'd overpaid tax in a previous tax year and that they would be sending him a cheque.

I had a look on my HMRC agent's account for his self assessment tax - no sign of there being any tax having been overpaid.

I've asked him to let me have the calculation for me to have a look. I think HMRC have made a mistake and have told my client not to bank the cheque if he receives it.

I don't think this is a scam as they're aren't asking him to ring a number or go on some website but are sending him a cheque.

He mentioned something about the calculation showing just savings income with no mention of his self-employment income.
Generally his savings income is non existent. There was one year where he got a sizeable PPI compensation sum, that did include compensation interest which we declared on his tax return for that year - that interest had tax deducted from it.

HMRC go through taxpayers tax affairs and come up with their tax calculations. They are doing that exercise at present. That's done outside the self-assessment tax return system and typically covers those tax payers who are employed, receiving a pension or various state benefits.

I suspect I will discover that HMRC has done a false calculation just for the interest and have failed to realise that my client does tax returns.

So I'm going to have to waste my time trying to get this sorted out.

It's always a nuisance when someone doesn't do their job properly isn't it El, especially those who should know better

Can you not inform HMRC that their calculations can't possibly be right and then let them sort it from there?

What a pain in the proverbial rear for you

@slimfern posted:

It's always a nuisance when someone doesn't do their job properly isn't it El, especially those who should know better

Can you not inform HMRC that their calculations can't possibly be right and then let them sort it from there?

What a pain in the proverbial rear for you

I will need to see the calculation first before I can do anything
Once I see it I can decide what to do.
I can ring HMRC on the phone number used by agents rather than by taxpayers. In the past that was reasonably efficient. Nowadays, it can take a lot longer to get through and staff tending to be home based rather than office based. That means they can't talk to a colleague if it's something they aren't familiar with.

I have some sympathy for those working for HMRC as with any public sector worker

night EL slimmoonsieee hope you are ok

Good morning everyone

Sunny warm day here, weather forecast to be less settled from tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a good day

Not my councillor
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...and-bristol-61889583
He's admitted two offences of breeding and selling dogs without a licence
Mustn't comment in the three fraud offences relating to a puppy sale as he's pleaded not guilty - magistrates court - the judge to give his verdict next week so that's sub judice (ie public discussion on those is illegal until verdict given).

@El Loro posted:

Not my councillor
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...and-bristol-61889583
He's admitted two offences of breeding and selling dogs without a licence
Mustn't comment in the three fraud offences relating to a puppy sale as he's pleaded not guilty - magistrates court - the judge to give his verdict next week so that's sub judice (ie public discussion on those is illegal until verdict given).

What a disgrace for a human being
He should be stripped of his responble job on the council!

Hope those wee dogs are found loving homes.

@El Loro posted:

Not my councillor
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...and-bristol-61889583
He's admitted two offences of breeding and selling dogs without a licence
Mustn't comment in the three fraud offences relating to a puppy sale as he's pleaded not guilty - magistrates court - the judge to give his verdict next week so that's sub judice (ie public discussion on those is illegal until verdict given).

awww so sad EL  feel more sorry for the doggies Hope they got good and safe new homes

night EL slim Velvet

Good morning everyone

Some sunshine here, showers forecast for later, a possibility of them being thundery but that's a low risk.

I hope everyone has a good day

A reminder that paper £20 and £50 bank notes won't be able to be used in shops after September:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61895327

Good morning Buddies

A sunny start to the day but a weather warning for thunderstorms later on today

Enjoy your day everyone

My broadband speed 528mbps

@Moonie posted:

My broadband speed 528mbps

Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedy

@El Loro posted:

Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedy

It was part of a new from VM package. It was 300mbps but is now 500mbps

@Moonie posted:

It was part of a new from VM package. It was 300mbps but is now 500mbps

Recently I had an increase as well but from 100 to 200 which is fine for my needs

@El Loro posted:

Recently I had an increase as well but from 100 to 200 which is fine for my needs

Tbh El it was a freebie that came with the package otherwise I wouldn’t have bothered

@Moonie posted:

Tbh El it was a freebie that came with the package otherwise I wouldn’t have bothered

I didn't pay any extra either

@El Loro posted:

I didn't pay any extra either

One of the strangest dismissals ever in test cricket:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/61910478

@El Loro posted:

One of the strangest dismissals ever in test cricket:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/61910478

The delight on Stoke's face

Before dawn tomorrow, for those people who have clear skies, are on, say, a hill and get a clear view looking eastwards will get a rare chance to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (and a crescent Moon between Venus and Mars) :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/sci...environment-61910977